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Netherlands
The Dutch Coalition Falls Over Migration Policy
The party least favorable to continue the Netherlands’ strong support for Ukraine has experienced a rift due to disagreements over immigration issues.
June 3, 2025
Netherlands
Netherlands Sends Final Dispatch of F-16 Warplanes to Ukraine
The transfer of six more airframes on Monday completes the Netherlands’ pledge of 24 F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine.
May 26, 2025
Netherlands
‘It Was Never This Close’: Dutch Volunteer Survives Near Miss in Zaporizhzhia Drone Strike
The Dutch national was one of at least 31 people injured in what local officials called a large-scale Russian drone assault on the southeastern Ukrainian city.
May 2, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Could Strike Baltics After Ukraine Ceasefire, Dutch Defense Chief Warns
The Dutch defense minister warned that after peace in Ukraine, Russia could launch a sudden attack on the Baltics under the guise of military drills, as past war tactics show.
March 28, 2025
Ukraine
Netherlands Offers €3.5 Billion in New Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The Dutch parliament passed a new military aid bill for Ukraine worth €3.5 billion on Thursday, for 2026. Dutch PM Schoof reaffirmed his backing of Zelensky and a new European security plan.
March 6, 2025
Netherlands
Families Demand Russia Admits to Shooting Down MH17 as Condition for Peace Deal
The relative of the victims of the 2014 atrocity argue that any peace deal lacks credibility unless Russia finally acknowledges responsibility for downing the plane.
Feb. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Czech Drive Ensured 500,000 Shells for Ukraine in 2024: PM
The Czech Republic, an EU and NATO member of 10.9 million people, mediated the supply of around 1.5 million shells to Ukraine in 2024.
Feb. 25, 2025
Europe
Macron Says France and Allies ‘United’ on Ukraine
Macron held the new meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he has called an “existential threat” from Russia after a shock US policy shift.
Feb. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘The Intelligence Community Needs a Fresh Start’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 17
US House Speaker installed isolationist to replace Pro-Ukraine Intel Chair; Kyiv and Moscow may be engaged in secret talks in Qatar; Dutch and Italian ministers in Kyiv announce new aid packages.
Jan. 17, 2025
Netherlands
Ukraine’s Prototype ‘Revolver’ Bomber Drone – Another Game Changer?
As every week of the war with Russia passes, it seems that Ukraine unveils yet another innovation that could make its drone armada ever more lethal.
Oct. 19, 2024
Zelensky
New NATO Chief Takes Office, Declares Ukraine a Priority, Can Work With Trump
After taking over the helm at NATO on Tuesday, Mark Rutte voiced strong support for Ukraine and said he would work with the whoever became the new President the US.
Oct. 1, 2024
US
Netherlands Greenlights Kyiv to Hit Russia, Calls for All to Lift Weapon Restrictions
The Dutch Defense Minister stated that Kyiv can use Dutch weapons, including F-16s, for deep strikes into Russia, and urged other countries to lift their restrictions.
Sept. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
The Netherlands Backs Ukraine’s Use of F-16s Against Russian Territory
As other allies balk at letting Ukraine strike deep into Russian territory, the Netherlands, which has provided F-16s, gives Kyiv the green light to strike where it wants “lawfully.”
Aug. 30, 2024
Netherlands
Ukraine May be Unable to Use More than 10 Western Supplied F-16s in 2024
The New York Times said on Monday that Ukraine only has about 20 pilots sufficiently trained to fly the aircraft that are being provided this year.
Aug. 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We Can Rebuild the Infrastructure, but Not Lost Athletes’ – Ukraine at War Update for July 26
Kyiv can expect $50B funded by EU-frozen Russian assets by October; Sports minister says Olympics shows “Ukraine exists” and can win the war; Over a dozen Leopard tanks going to Ukraine this summer.
July 26, 2024
Netherlands
ANALYSIS: Ukraine F-16 Update: Dutch Defense Minister Says Long-Awaited Fighters Arriving ‘in the Near Future’
According to Amsterdam, Ukraine most likely will first use F-16s for air defense, not surface attack. And Athens wants to add some advanced variants of the warplane to Kyiv’s combat fleet.
July 19, 2024